# Lost Vape Centaurus M200 on the move, packing the box mod > Lost Vape Centaurus M200 on the move, the switch that really cuts power, the lock that is not enough, two 18650 cells and charging away from home. A 200 W box, two 18650 cells to fit and a sub-ohm tank on top. On paper, the **Lost Vape Centaurus M200** is nobody's idea of a travel kit. Yet Lost Vape gave it a mechanical switch, which the maker presents as designed with luggage in mind. The question is what it changes at the security check, and what it leaves unsolved, from spare cells to charging in a hotel room. ## Lost Vape Centaurus M200, the spec sheet The **Lost Vape Centaurus M200** is a regulated box mod powered by two 18650 cells, adjustable from 5 to 200 W, with a mechanical on/off switch. Lost Vape publishes a short spec sheet, filled in by retailers and by reviews published since the mod came out. | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Power source | 2 x 18650 cells, not included | | Output | 5 to 200 W | | Dimensions | 93 x 56.7 x 26 mm | | Weight | 152 g, give or take 5 g, without cells | | Materials | aluminium alloy and stainless steel | | Screen | 0.96-inch | | Charging | USB-C, 5 V and 2 A | | Atomiser | up to 26 mm in diameter | The stated weight excludes the cells, which add to the real weight of the bag. Sold as a kit, the box comes with a Centaurus Sub Ohm tank listed at 5 ml in its standard version and 2 ml in its TPD version. UK rules cap refillable tanks at 2 ml, so the TPD version is the one sold in British shops. ## Lost Vape Centaurus M200 on the move, the short answer The **Lost Vape Centaurus M200** travels in the cabin, switch set to off, tank emptied or removed. Its two 18650 cells stay in the box or go into individual insulating cases, and spares never go in the hold. Charging happens on the ground, through the USB-C port or on an external charger. These rules are not specific to Lost Vape. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidance on passengers' lithium batteries limits e-cigarettes to carry-on baggage, bans charging them on board and asks passengers to prevent accidental activation. That last point is where this box stands out. ## The switch, the travel case for the Centaurus M200 Lost Vape presents its toggle switch as the end of sleep modes and accidental firing in luggage. Set below the screen, it cuts power in one move and starts the box again in one second. ### What the three-click lock does not do The box also has a lock, set with three clicks of the dial. The review published by HealthCabin points out that a locked box can still be fired. In a bag, then, the lock is no substitute for switching off. Steady pressure against another object in a packed bag can fire the coil, and an empty tank then heats up dry. ### Switch off before the security check For electronic devices carried in the hold, the IATA guidance states that switched off means completely off, not in sleep or hibernation mode. E-cigarettes are not allowed in the hold anyway, but the wording shows what the rules expect from a packed device, no electronics waiting for a signal. That is exactly what the switch on the **Lost Vape Centaurus M200** does. Flicked to off before leaving, it leaves the box inert, cells still inside, with no need to take it apart in the security queue. ## Two 18650 cells, the real issue on the journey A dual-battery mod carries two cells at all times, and often a spare pair. Air transport rules treat those two cases separately. Cells fitted in the device follow the device into the cabin. Spares must be protected one by one against short circuits, in their retail packaging, an individual case or with taped terminals, and they also travel in carry-on baggage only. Our guide to packing a [vape in hand luggage](/uk/vape-in-hand-luggage/) covers how to organise the bag. Limits are set in watt-hours. An 18650 cell of 3,000 mAh at a nominal 3.6 V comes to about 10.8 Wh, far below the 100 Wh threshold above which airline approval is needed. The limit that matters in practice is the number of spares, capped at 20 per passenger in these international rules, which each airline may lower. ## Charging the Centaurus M200 away from home The box charges through its USB-C port, at 5 V and 2 A according to Lost Vape. A cable and a standard USB plug are therefore enough in a hotel room, with no dedicated charger in the case. One retailer still advises charging the cells on an external charger, which is gentler on them and lets you check their wraps before refitting. On a trip, that charger also gets the spare pair ready while the other is in use. One limit applies in every case, since charging e-cigarettes and their batteries on board is not permitted. Charging happens on the ground, before boarding or after landing. ## The tank, the part that leaks at altitude The tank is the most sensitive part of the **Lost Vape Centaurus M200** on a plane. A full tank goes through the change in cabin pressure, and the liquid can then find its way out through the airflow. The simplest answer is to travel with the tank empty, or unscrewed from the box and stored upright in a pouch. With a 2 ml tank, emptying it involves very little liquid, and the box goes back together in seconds on arrival. Our article on [taking a vape on a plane](/uk/taking-a-vape-on-a-plane/) covers what security expects from e-liquid bottles. ## Panels and bulk in the bag Both side panels are interchangeable and held by magnets. The same review rates those magnets as strong, while noting slight play in the back panel. In a pouch, that play is no problem. In a bag pocket full of keys or coins, it is better to keep the box separate, to avoid scratches on the panels and any metal contact with the 510 connector on top. ## FAQ A few questions come up when preparing a trip with this box. The answers below add to the article rather than repeat it. ### Can the Centaurus M200 charge from a power bank? Yes, its USB-C port connects to a power bank as it would to a wall plug. Air transport rules treat power banks as spare batteries, though, so they also travel in the cabin only. ### Can I bring 21700 cells for this box? No. Lost Vape designs the box for two 18650 cells and lists no other format. Packing 21700 cells only makes sense for another device, and they then count towards your number of spares. ### Could the side panels get lost? The review cited above rates the magnets as strong. Replacement panels are sold separately, so a scratched or lost one can be replaced without changing the box. ### What is the DIY mode for? Lost Vape offers a normal mode and a DIY mode, meant for rebuildable atomisers. According to the review published by HealthCabin, you switch between them with five clicks of the dial. On a trip, normal mode suits the tank supplied in the kit. ### Do the cells have to come out before security? The IATA guidance does not require cells to be removed from a device protected against activation, subject to the airline's own rules. Taking them out is still an option, provided each goes into its own case, like a spare. ## Lost Vape Centaurus M200, what to remember before you go Three steps cover it before leaving. Flick the switch to off rather than relying on the lock, slip spare cells into individual cases, and empty the tank before the flight. A well-prepared **Lost Vape Centaurus M200** clears security like any other box, but the hardware says nothing about the rules where you land. Check our guide to [countries where vapes are banned](/uk/countries-where-vapes-are-banned/) before you go, along with your airline's own conditions. Editorial content for adult readers only. Nicotine is a substance that causes addiction. Vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.